The Mating Season
26 reviews
Comedy/Romance
1h 41m
1951
Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride. When Ellen arrives, her daughter-in-law mistakes her...
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Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride. When Ellen arrives, her daughter-in-law mistakes her for the maid she has hired for a big party they are throwing. Rather than cause any embarrassment, Ellen goes along with the charade, which leads to many complications.
- DirectorMitchell Leisen
- Release12 January 1951
- Genre
- Duration1h 41m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate26 reviews
- Productions
Paramount Pictures
Cast

John Lund
Val McNulty

Gene Tierney
Maggie Carleton

Thelma Ritter
Ellen McNulty

Miriam Hopkins
Fran Carleton

Jan Sterling
Betsy

Larry Keating
George C. Kalinger, Sr.

Gladys Hurlbut
Mrs. Conger

Cora Witherspoon
Mrs. Williamson

Malcolm Keen
Mr. Williamson

Ellen Corby
Annie

Billie Bird
Mugsy

Mary Young
Spinster

Grayce Hampton
Mrs. Fahnstock

William Fawcett
Mr. Tuttle

Jean Acker
Party Guest (uncredited)

Sam Ash
Board Member (uncredited)

John Bryant
Wedding Usher / Party Guest (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum
Board Member (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)

Jimmy Hunt
Boy (uncredited)

Bob Kortman
Janitor (uncredited)

Lee Miller
Bus Driver (uncredited)

Richard Neill
Board Member (uncredited)

Jack Richardson
Board Member (uncredited)

Kasey Rogers
Bridesmaid / Party Guest (uncredited)

Jean Ruth
Bridesmaid (uncredited)

Hermine Sterler
German Woman (uncredited)

Tito Vuolo
Industrialist at Venetian Hotel (uncredited)

Florence Wix
Employment Agency Maid (uncredited)
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